A CDI benefit dinner and silent auction will be from 5-7 p.m. today at Dover High School in the cafeteria. A choir concert will immediately follow.

Symphonic Wind Ensemble to perform

The Arkansas Tech University Symphonic Wind Ensemble will make its second concert appearance of the spring 2012 semester at 7:30 p.m. today in Witherspoon Auditorium. Admission will be free and open to the public.

Performances include “Symphony in Bb” by Paul Hindemith, “Aspen Jubilee” by Ron Nelson, “Hymn to a Blue Hour” by John Mackey, “The Duke of Malborough” by Percy Grainger for brass ensemble and “Petite Symphonie” by Charles Gounod for woodwind ensemble.

For more information, visit www.atu.edu/music or call 968-0368.

Group canceled

Women For Women Recovery and Restoration From Sexual Abuse and Domestic Violence Anonymous will no longer meet.

For help, call 747-0559 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday to schedule an appointment.

Retired teachers to meet Thursday

Pope County Retired Teachers will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday at Wildflower, 240 S. Inglewood Ave. in Russellville. Refreshments will be served at 9:30 a.m.

Dr. Alice Jo Blondin, chancellor at Arkansas Tech University at Ozark will present.

All retired educators are invited.

Gospel singing canceled

The monthly gospel singing at Phoenix Freewill Baptist Church on Buck Mountain is canceled for this month.

Coleman Cemetery Association to meet

The Coleman Cemetery Association will meet at 6 p.m. Friday at the Lurton Community Center.

St. Patrick’s Day dance

The Pope County Senior Activity Center will host a St. Patrick’s Day dance from 6:30-9 p.m. Saturday. Entertainment includes music by Hoyle Adams. Admission is $5 per person.

Spring cookbook cuisine, chili cook-off

The Renaissance Front Street Restoration will host a spring cookbook cuisine and chili cook-off from 5-8 p.m. March 24 on Front Street.

Participants may taste foods from local churches, clubs and restaurants. Cookbooks and recipes of favorite dishes will be available to purchase.

The chili cook-off entry fee is $20.

To purchase tickets or for more information, call Julia Ann Taylor at (479) 229-4157, (479) 229-3567 or email juliataylor@suddenlink.net.

Bikes and Bollards March 31

Leadership Russellville will present Bikes and Bollards March 31 at Depot Park in downtown Russellville.

Registration begins at 7 a.m., long route at 8:30 a.m. and other routes at 9 a.m. Maps will be available on race day. All riders must wear helmets. Break stations, SAG wagon and course markings will be provided.

Drawings for door prizes will be at noon after the ride. Free food vouchers will be provided to all riders and onsite food vendors will be available for friends and family.

Music featuring Jack Fancy, food and activities for all ages will be after the ride.

For more information, call Yanci Walker at (318) 348-8878 or Jodi Moore at 970-8303.

Russellville church softball league

The Russellville church softball league will conduct its organizational meeting for its 36th year of competition at 2 p.m. April 1 at the Russellville First Baptist Church.